“Proud people breed sad sorrows for themselves.” — Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights
Tag: sorrow
Quote of the Day
“That we often derive sorrow from the sorrow of others, is a matter of fact too obvious to require any instances to prove it; for this sentiment, like all the other original passions of human nature, is by no means confined to the virtuous and humane.” — Adam Smith, “Of Sympathy,” The Theory of Moral Sentiments
Quote of the Day
“Remembering bred its own peculiar sorrow. It seemed so unfair: that time should render both sadness and happiness into a source of pain.” — Rohinton Mistry, A Fine Balance
Quote of the Day
“In the darkness things always go away from you. Memory holds you down while regret and sorrow kick hell out of you. The only help you’ll get is a few hard drinks and morning.” — James Sallis, The Long-Legged Fly